Historical Collections Online
Search our Historical Collections Online, a sample of 10,000 artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland’s Historical, Military and Easter Week Collections, published as part of the Decade of Commemorations.
badge / Irish Independent / Fellowship of Kellys
Badge, in the shape of a crest. On blue enamel, "Irish Independent / Fellowship of Kellys". A tower, with a lion on each side. Pin missing.
truce anniversary medal /
Truce Anniversary Medal c.1921-1971 in gilt brass. The obverse has an Irish Volunteer with the word Eire behind surrounded by the arms of the four provinces. At the base the inscription Coghdhna na Saoirse (War of Independence). The ribbon fitting has a celtic design. On the reverse a laurel wreath...
War of Independence Service Medal, General /
War of Independence General Service Medal c.1916-1921 in bronze. The obverse has an Irish Volunteer with the word Eire behind surrounded by the arms of the four provinces. At the base the inscription Cogadhna na Saoirse (War of Independence). On the reverse a laurel wreath. The bronze ribbon...
button / Repeal of the Union
Repeal of the Union button. Munster crown. c.1830s. "God Save the Queen. Repeal of the Union". On back, "Rich Imperial Standard" (maker's mark).
button / Irish Volunteers
Button. Irish Volunteers, crowned harp. Inscribed on the back: P. Tait & Co. Limerick.
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Portrait photograph of man in dress uniform. By J. Robinson and Sons Ltd, Dublin. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on the 'Amalgamation of the...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Portrait photograph of man in dress uniform. By J. Robinson and Sons Ltd, Dublin. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on the 'Amalgamation of the...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Portrait photograph of man in uniform. By Lafayette. On the reverse is written the name and address Mrs Harper, The Rectory, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Portrait photograph of J.B.E. Miller, died of wounds May 1915. In uniform. By Abernathy of 29 High Street, Belfast. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Portrait photograph of man in uniform. By Schmidt of Cliftonville. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on the 'Amalgamation of the Parishes of...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Four postcard photographs of A Company, 5th Royal Irish Rifles at Ballykinlar, Co. Down, 1913. By Harding of Banbridge. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Postcard photograph of a sports team of the 5th Royal Irish Rifles at Palace Barracks, Holywood, March 1916. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Photograph of a man in civilian clothing with two men in uniform, at a training camp. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on the 'Amalgamation of the...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Postcard photograph of a parade of uniformed men, led by a drum and fife section, down an urban street. Hibernian Bank and Fitzsimons' grocer shop visible in background. 'Entering Wicklow'. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period....
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Snapshot photograph of man in uniform. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on the 'Amalgamation of the Parishes of Carlow and Killeshin.
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Snapshot photograph of man in uniform with woman. 'At 57, August 1918' written on reverse. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on the 'Amalgamation...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Portrait photograph of man in uniform. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on the 'Amalgamation of the Parishes of Carlow and Killeshin.
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Portrait photograph of man in uniform. By S. Langfier of Glasgow and London. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight newsheets on the 'Amalgamation of the...
photograph / Royal Irish Rifles, WWI
Portrait photograph of man in civilian clothing, head and shoulders. By Fox Greenhough & Co. of Kilkenny and Carlow. One of a collection of 23 photographs relating to the Royal Irish Rifles 1913 to 1916, World War I period. Related to the name Fitzmaurice of Carlow. Collection includes eight...